Why Yankees signing Blake Snell is so unlikely  and why I won’t rule it out

Why Yankees signing Blake Snell is so unlikely and why I won’t rule it out

I will not put the Yankees-Blake Snell possibility at zero.But keep in mind the situation: To sign Snell for the Yankees would cost them their second and fifth pick in the July draft and $1 million in international pool money. More dramatically, the Yankees are luxury-tax violators for the third straight time.

What Filip Chytil’s return could mean for the Rangers’ trade deadline plans

What Filip Chytil’s return could mean for the Rangers’ trade deadline plans

As the trade deadline rumor mill begins to turn, the Rangers had a positive update on what will ultimately dictate how the club approaches March 8. Filip Chytil is on his way back to New York, The Post confirmed with a league source, after the Czech center spent the past three weeks in his home country recovering from a suspected concussion.

Brett Baty has to prove his Mets doubters wrong

Brett Baty has to prove his Mets doubters wrong

Theres still plenty to love about the power-hitting Baty, which is good news since he may be the most vital player in determining whether the Mets fulfill new baseball president David Stearns stated playoff expectations

Devils’ season from hell is a hard one to explain

Devils’ season from hell is a hard one to explain

Maybe ownership and management perceive this as a Gap Year for the Devils, when the players go off on their own pursuits after having put so much work the previous year into not only making the playoffs but winning the first round Battle of the Hudson.

Lou Lamoriello was perfect person to bring back Patrick Roy

Lou Lamoriello was perfect person to bring back Patrick Roy

Patrick Roy did not have to talk about the magnitude of me, to borrow a phrase from Reggie Jackson of 1978 vintage. The Canadiens took those words out of his mouth upon the iconic No. 33s return to Montreal on Thursday when he strode behind the Islanders bench in his capacity as head coach.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins NHL All-Star Skills Competition he helped design

Oilers’ Connor McDavid wins NHL All-Star Skills Competition he helped design

Of course Connor McDavid won the All-Star Skills Competition he helped design it. McDavid took home the $1 million prize after winning four of the eight challenges Friday night at Scotiabank Arena, including a dominant performance in the final competition, the obstacle course, by posting a staggering time of 40.606 seconds.

John Lynch uncovers collection of gems to rebuild 49ers

John Lynch uncovers collection of gems to rebuild 49ers

Herman Edwards recalled the phone call as if it took place yesterday.John Lynch, the Hall of Fame safety whom Edwards coached as an assistant with the Buccaneers, was being offered the general manager job with the 49ers.

People are dragging sports down everywhere you look

People are dragging sports down everywhere you look

Its still both beyond belief and totally unsurprising that Roger Goodell hasnt declared Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney suspended indefinitely for his beyond vulgar, N-word-heavy Instagram Live message

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin returns to net in win over Blackhawks after reset

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin returns to net in win over Blackhawks after reset

It was Igor Shesterkins net once again. The Russian goaltender made his first start since Jan. 26 and first since the All-Star break on Friday night against the Blackhawks at United Center, where the Rangers didnt do him any favors aside from pulling out a 4-3 overtime win after the team blew a two-goal lead in the third period.

Yankees still have a Blake Snell chance

Yankees still have a Blake Snell chance

Top free-agent pitcher Blake Snells camp and the Yankees are continuing to discuss potential scenarios they talked again Monday but so far its just talk without much progress.

Banged-up Knicks a team desperately in need of All-Star break

Banged-up Knicks a team desperately in need of All-Star break

Logic tells you that this is going to catch up to the Knicks eventually. So does simple arithmetic. And if they needed a hint as to how fragile and fleeting this can all be, all they needed to do Tuesday night was have a gander at the lineup the other team at Madison Square Garden rolled out onto the floor.